Obituaries
Dennis Roop
Jul 29, 2013
ROOP, Dennis S., 58 of Huber Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Roger S. & Jill V. Roop; his loving wife of 37 years, Pamela; children Dustin Roop, Gina (& Kevin) Allen; grandchildren Brayden, Gabrielle, Nyla and Madison; along with his brothers Gerald and Dean (& Drema)...
Barbara Shackleford
Jul 29, 2013
Barbara Jean Shackleford, age 76 of Dayton, passed away July 29, 2013 at Friendship Village. She was born May 29, 1937 in Dayton to the late Virgil and Claudia Pitts. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Donald Pitts; and brother, Virgil Pitts, II.Barbara is survived by her daughters: Debbie (Tony) Watkins, Sharon Shackleford...
Katherine Pfolsgrof
Jul 28, 2013
Katherine "Kat" L. Pfolsgrof, age 73, of Kettering, OH passed away on Sunday July 28, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ruth Zaborowski; sister, Joyce Stevens; grandson, Jason T. Pfolsgrof. She is survived by her longtime companion, John Buchenroth Sr.; children, Sheri, Carol, Melissa, John, Corinna and Jason; 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; sister, Carol;...
Murdis Ivory Gilbert
Jul 28, 2013
GILBERT, Murdis Ivory, age 97 of Dayton, went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2013. She was born in Homer, LA to the late Minnie and Elton Ivory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Gilbert, Sr.; daughter, Betty Wilson; and sister, Darlene Rolen.Murdis is survived by her children, Roger Gilbert,...
Robert Lee Wampler
Jul 28, 2013
Wampler, Robert Lee went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born on January 5, 1922 in New Lebanon, OH to the late Perry & Eva Wampler. Bob was also preceded in death by his 2 brothers: Paul and Carl. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Evalee; his...
Lela Pearl Potter
Jul 28, 2013
Potter, Lela Pearl, age 87 of Dayton, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2013. She was born in Moorehead, KY to the late Mary and Henry Kissinger. In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death by husband, Frank Potter; children, Mary Elizabeth Steffan, and son, James Monroe Potter; sister, Gladys Ferguson; and brother, Woodrow Horn.Lela is survived by...
Eugene "Gene" Darnell
Jul 27, 2013
Eugene "Gene" Darnell, age 88 of Dayton, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was born in Saltville, VA on June 21, 1925 the son of the late William and Rosie Darnell. He married Helen Hockett and she precedes him in death.He is also preceded in death by his son, Ralph and brother Jay.Gene is survived by his sons,...
Joyce Ann Kennedy
Jul 27, 2013
Kennedy, Joyce Ann "Bobbie", age 54 of Dayton, passed away July 27, 2013. She was born in Dayton to Bill and Clara Deeter. She is preceded in death by father, Bill Deeter; sister, Betty Cain; and husband, Julius Kennedy.Bobbie is survived by fiancé, Donald McDermott; her children, Michael Kennedy, Melissa Lynn, Clara Kennedy; step children, John Farris, Joshua Farris, Tasha...
Michael L Cameron
Jul 26, 2013
Michael L Cameron, age 55 of Riverside, passed away July 26, 2013. He was born in Dayton to the late Carl Cameron and Norma Jean Risden. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Jackie Rathert; and cousin, Timmy Witt.Mike is survived by his children, Steephan (Luci) Perry and Tomarrow Cameron; grandchildren, Ah'mia, Kaleb, and...
John Robert Short
Jul 26, 2013
Short, John Robert, age 65, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1948 to the late John & Willie (Bennett) Short in Colorado Springs, CO. John is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Eva J. (Berry) Short; his children Jesse (& Heather) Short, and Lisa (Kevin) Rex; and...
Diana M. Goforth
Jul 26, 2013
Goforth, Diana M., age 57, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013. Diana is survived by her children: Missy Fultz, Bill Fultz & Stephanie (Matt) Haskins; grandchildren: Tommy, John, Makayla, Evan, Katie & Alex; brothers: Jack (Elly Adams), Delbert (Edie), Gary (Joyce) & David; sister: Patty; father of her children: John Fultz; and numerous nieces, nephews, family members...
Jason A. Bailey
Jul 24, 2013
Jason A. Bailey, age 37 of New Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ian Bailey; grandfathers, Richard Bailey and Gayle L. Bradford, Jr.He is survived by his father, Mike (Ronda) Bailey; mother, Susan M. Smyers of Houston, TX; brother, Joshua Bailey of Houston, TX; son, Aidan Bailey; grandmother, Theresa Bailey;...
Jason Matthew Cook
Jul 24, 2013
Jason Matthew Cook, age 34 of Huber Heights, passed away July 24, 2013. He was born in Dayton to parents Tina and Michael Cook. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Alford.Jason is survived by his parents, Tina and Michael Cook; daughters, Savannah and Taylor; sister, Annie Cook; grandmother, Janice Alford; ex-wife, April Fry; aunts and uncles, James...
Arthur Williams
Jul 24, 2013
WILLIAMS, Arthur D ("Dave") age 68 of Dayton, OH passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born in Grayson, KY and moved to Dayton at an early age where he attended Belmont High School. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Arthur & Emma Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Williams; daughter, Robin L...
Terry Lee Walker
Jul 24, 2013
WALKER, Terry Lee "Hoot", age 58 of Dayton, passed away July 24, 2013. He was born in Harlan, KY to James Walker and Verta Ward-Seitz. Terry is preceded in death by his father, James Walker; sister, Vickie Lynn Ross; and step-fathers, Thomas G. Ward and Lester T. Seitz.Terry is survived by his mother, Verta Ward-Seitz; daughters, Christina Thomas-Nelson and Kelli...
Jesse James Black Sr.
Jul 24, 2013
Jesse Black Sr. 78 was called home on July 24, 2013 at his home in Dayton, Ohio he was born on August 31, 1934 in Summerville, Pa. to Jesse Walter and Lula Black. Jesse grew up in Columbus, Ohio he graduated from Columbus East High School. After high school Jesse received a certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He worked...
Louvina Engleman
Jul 23, 2013
Louvina C. Engleman, age 92 of Dayton, passed away July 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Engleman; parents: Mabel (Sayles) and Alonzo Murnahan; brothers: John, Alonzo, Arthur, Jack and Charles; sisters: Marie, Martha and Jenny. Lou is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Danny) Behr; sons: Raymond (Marilyn), Robert (Karen) and Jack Engleman; 8 grandchildren: Carol...
Richard W."Wink" Wenclewicz, Sr.
Jul 23, 2013
Richard W. "Wink" Wenclewicz, Sr., age 83 of Dayton, born September 15, 1929, passed away July 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sophie Stemel; son, Mark Wenclewicz; and son-in-law, Larry Will. Wink is survived by his wife, Patricia Wenclewicz; 9 children: Mary Will, Rick (Libby) Wenclewicz, Jr., Stephanie (Pete) Segi, Tony Wenclewicz, Chris (Debbie) Wenclewicz, Patty...
Janet Taylor
Jul 22, 2013
TAYLOR, Janet F., age 69, of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Monday July 22, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, Delmer Gibbs; children, Michelle Marcum and Gary Marcum Jr. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert Taylor; mother, Dorothy Gibbs; son, Marty Marcum; grandchildren, Katie and Leighanne; and brothers, Terry Gibbs and his wife,...
Melvin W. Shaffer
Jul 22, 2013
Shaffer, Melvin W, age 93, passed away 22 July 2013 comfortably at home. He was preceded in death by his father: Bert Shaffer, mother: Clara Mae Schreiber, brother: Lewis Shaffer and sister: Betty Gallagher. He was born July 7th, 1920 in Urbana, Ohio. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and went on to become a Captain and lead crew...
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